Pleasant Lake
Wexford County, Michigan129 acresView mapDirections
Not Rated: one monitoring station are on record, but they measured water clarity only. LakeQuality’s A–F method grades total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity; clarity is shown, not scored.
- 10 ft max depth
- Limited data
Pleasant Lake in Wexford County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 10 ft. Surface area: 128.9 acres.
- Clarity
- 9 ft
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Area
- 129 acres
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Pleasant Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 10 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Why Pleasant Lake has no grade
Pleasant Lake has monitoring on record from one station, but only water clarity was measured. LakeQuality’s A–F letter uses total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity against EPA National Lakes Assessment condition classes. With none of those grading measurements on record, Pleasant Lake is Not Rated — not an F. Its 9-foot median from 85 readings collected 2016–2021 is still shown as clarity, but clarity alone cannot earn a letter.
Not Rated is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by EGLE and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Pleasant Lake is a 129-acre lake in Wexford County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 10 feet. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 11 documented fish species including Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2021-09-18. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Pleasant Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Fishing11 species recorded
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Pleasant Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. TSI 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 10 ft |
| Surface Area | 129 acres |
Fish Species
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Fishing Pleasant Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.063 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.16 µg/L/yr | 7 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.16 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Pleasant Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Haring Twp WwtpCadillac · 4.7 mi away · NPDES MI0059076Recent violation
- Crystal Flash Petro-CadillacCadillac · 3.8 mi away · NPDES MIG081000
- Wesco #34Cadillac · 4 mi away · NPDES MIG080901
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Lake
Where is Pleasant Lake?
- Pleasant Lake is a lake in Wexford County, Michigan. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity.
What is the water quality grade for Pleasant Lake?
- Pleasant Lake in Wexford County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 10 ft. Surface area: 128.9 acres.
Is Pleasant Lake safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Pleasant Lake?
- Pleasant Lake has a maximum depth of 10 feet. The lake covers 128.9 acres.
What fish are in Pleasant Lake?
- Fish species found in Pleasant Lake include Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Fathead minnow, Lake herring, Largemouth bass, Longnose gar, Northern pike, Rock bass, Sand shiner, Western banded killifish. Pleasant Lake is located in Wexford County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
85 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS85 samples · 2016–2021
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)